Senior Manager, Program Manager (Value Stream Leader) - Propulsion (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We have an opportunity to lead a Value Stream in the Propulsion business in Fairfield, California. This role reports to the Propulsion Value Stream Director and is responsible for multiple mid-sized programs serving commercial and military customers.  

In this role, you will lead a team of Program Managers, and are accountable for the full lifecycle of products and services from inception through completion, includes pursuit and order capture, design and development, produce to deliver, service/support, and long-term strategic business plans. You will be assigned as the chair of the Program Management Team (PMT) accountable for managing the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule, performance and on-time delivery of company programs or subsystems of major programs. This role serves as the face of the organization to clients and customers. You will have profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for a specified value stream or group of value streams within a business segment or portfolio.  

What You Will Do

• Lead a team of Program Managers to ensure execution of cost, schedule, and scope for a portfolio of programs ranging in size and duration for design and development 

• Ensure the Program Management Team (PMT) is effective at executing development milestones and deliverables 

• A primary participant in developing the Strategic Operating Plan and Annual Operating Plan   

• Ensure pursuit activity within the portfolio is consistent with the overall Strategic Plan and supports business objectives 

• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization's interests 

• Maintains and presents plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program(s) both internally and externally to the customer 

• Identifies and addresses program problems and recommends resolutions to ensure the successful completion of programs 

• Leads the communication plan with the customer base, ensuring customer feedback is understood and integrated into the execution of programs 

• Establishes key metrics and measures to ensure the performance of all non-recurring and recurring milestones 

• Responsible for the development of a team of Program Managers, including recruitment and retention, development planning, performance management, and training 

• Ensures a Continuous Improvement mentality is prevalent in the organization, actively leading and participating in Lean activities to drive quality and efficiency

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• PMP certified, or demonstrated project and/or program management experience 

• Prior leadership managing direct teams of 3-5 employees 

• Demonstrated lean leadership and continuous improvement bias 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Possessing a MBA is preferred

What We Offer​

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separa